Alberta Marion Gresl
August 14, 1927 - May 1, 2016
Our sweet mom, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on a sunny Sunday afternoon, with her family by her side.
Alberta was a very loved family member who was always happy, thoughtful, appreciative and caring. She enjoyed her life of family activities and community involvement. She loved sports and over the years played fastball (landing her in the Alberta Amateur Sports Hall of Fame), and also bowled and golfed.
Mom, with her competitive but lighthearted spirit, taught us and challenged us with cards and board games. She also faithfully watched her Toronto Blue Jays on television. She loved dancing and was still “moved” to get up and have a go, right up until her last year.
Alberta was predeceased by her husband Steve Charles Gresl. She is survived by her daughters Winnie (Max) Ferrier and Marilyn (Dale) Wiens and her son Terry Gresl. Also, really missing Alberta will be her dear sister Irma Billington, her grandchildren Dana Kucharsky, Connie Kucharsky (Russ Bonter), Greg (Jese) Wiens and Chris (Marisa) Wiens and her seven great-grandchildren Keegan, Jenn, Elaina, Macy, Carver, Kayla and Emeri.
There is always a face before me
A voice I would love to hear
A smile I will always remember
Of a mother I loved so dear
Deep in my heart lies a picture
More precious than silver or gold
It’s a picture of my mother
Whose memory will never grow old
A heartfelt thank-you to the wonderful staff of the Summerland Seniors Village, Dr. K. Wilson and to the caring doctors and nurses at Penticton Regional Hospital.
A small family celebration of life was held.
Alexander Eli Mahowich
October 20, 1926 - April 27, 2016
Alec passed away at 5:20 am on Wednesday, April 27, at Evergreen Extended Care Unit in Powell River. He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years Joan (née Egglestone), daughter Wanda, son Randy, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Alec was born in Northbank, Alberta, and raised on a farm where he lost his arm at the age of 14. After many years of experience in farm work, logging, sawmill operating, heavy-duty equipment operating, mechanics and maintenance, he went to work in Tahsis, BC. From Tahsis, Alec decided to take the maintenance foreman position at Blubber Bay Quarry (then Domtar) in 1972.
Alec was warm, kind, gentle and true, and much loved by Joan and all family members. He will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.
We wish to thank all the healthcare workers involved in Alec’s care over the recent years and the wonderful caregivers at Evergreen Extended Care Unit.
A graveside service was held at Woodland Cemetery in Van Anda on Friday, May 6, followed by a luncheon at the Texada Legion.
Thanks to everyone who attended the service and sent or spoke words of comfort.